Groucho Marx sings Gilbert & Sullivan while dodging beheadings. What could go wrong?
In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko. Part of 'The Bell Telephone Hour' on NBC.
Acting
Groucho's Ko-Ko: Marx Brothers energy meets Victorian operetta.
Production
Lavish NBC 'Bell Telephone Hour' staging on a TV budget.
Director
Norman Campbell
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